woolpress

/ˈwuːlprɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

A device for compressing and thickening wool, typically consisting of a pair of rollers or a series of rollers and brushes.

“The textile factory used a woolpress to prepare the wool for spinning into yarn.”

Synonyms

  • carding machine
  • wool compressor

Antonyms

  • depresser
  • wool loosener